Orthopedic Cast Technician
About The Position
The Orthopedic Cast Technician prepares and assists orthopaedic surgeons, fellows/residents, and nursing staff with applying and removing orthopaedic appliances, casts, splints, and other dressings. The role requires an advanced understanding of anatomical structures and the ability to describe orthopaedic conditions. It also involves ordering, maintaining, and charging for orthopaedic equipment and supplies, while supporting the Hospital’s and department’s continuous quality improvement and customer service goals. The position is based primarily at the Lincoln Park outpatient center, with potential travel to satellite locations in Northbrook, Schaumburg, Westchester, New Lenox, and/or the downtown main location. Work is likely as-needed, with a high likelihood of at least 16 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- High school education or High School Diploma/GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital splint or cast room or in an Orthopedic Physician’s office is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of college or technical school.
- Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital splint or cast room or in an Orthopedic Physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Integrate the growth and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients into patient care.
- Apply and assist with the application and removal of body casts.
- Perform dressing changes and remove sutures, staples, Steinman pins, and K-Wires using proper aseptic technique.
- Order supplies and equipment from storerooms and outside vendors; organize them and maintain appropriate backup supplies.
- Maintain accurate inventories and appropriate par levels of clinic supplies and equipment.
- Process special orthopaedic apparatus orders for patients from all units through outside vendors.
- Review and recommend new products to the clinical director; introduce and evaluate products according to Hospital policy and process new equipment into inventory following Hospital standards.
- Coordinate equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
- Help ensure a safe environment that reflects quality control standards.
- Complete inpatient and outpatient Cast Room charge entry daily.
- Assist with timely retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products dispensed by the Pharmacy to appropriate patient care providers.
- Document changes to the plan in the Electronic Medical Record or paper chart.
- Train residents and students, under the direction of orthopaedic surgeons, in applying and removing casts and splints.
- Assist with clinic procedures as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon.
- Prepare, set up, and dismantle specified types of traction as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon; stock traction equipment in the ER and on the unit.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup childcare and eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
